Lost: By American Airlines, the bikes of Topeak-Ergon teammates Jeff Kerkove and Sonya Looney, meaning they did not start the race.

Stage 2: Mucuge to Rio de Contas, 145km with 3372 meters of climbing. This is by far the toughest stage of the seven-day race. Expect the winners to log upwards of 7 hours, while the back markers will spend nearly 12 hours in the saddle. Start time is a painful 6 a.m.

Brazilian Portuguese Words of the Day:

Por favor [Please]

Muito Bom [Great, as in great trails ridden today]

Tudo Bem [Everything Good? A question Brasil Ride teammates will be asking each other all week. If things are good, the appropriate answer is “tudo bom”]